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U. S. Approves $151M Arms Deal for Israel Without Congress

March 7, 2026

The United States has decided to sell a large amount of bombs and related supplies to Israel, worth about $151. 8 million, without asking Congress for approval. This move was announced by the State Department on Friday. Israel wants to buy 12, 000 general‑purpose bombs that weigh one ton each. The d

politics

U. S. Steps In to Cover Gulf Shipping Losses

March 7, 2026

The United States has announced a plan to insure maritime losses in the Gulf region, offering up to $20 billion in coverage. This move aims to give oil and gas shippers more confidence amid tensions with Iran. The initiative follows a halt in tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, where norma

science

Cas12a Sensor Detects DNA Damage in One Step

March 7, 2026

The new sensor uses a single CRISPR enzyme, Cas12a, to spot damaged DNA without extra steps. A specially designed double‑stranded DNA keeps Cas12a quiet until the enzyme uracil‑DNA glycosylase (UDG) removes a uracil base. When UDG cuts the uracil out, the balance of the DNA changes and Cas12a

weather

Flood Alert in Ingham County: What Residents Need to Know

March 7, 2026

The National Weather Service warned that the Sycamore Creek in Delta Township and Lansing could overflow. The alert began early Saturday morning, around 2:22 a. m. , and will stay active until Monday. By the time of the warning, the creek had already reached 7. 5 feet—well above its normal 6‑foot le

politics

Celebrating a Legacy: The Life and Impact of Rev. Jesse Jackson

March 7, 2026

Thousands gathered in Chicago to honor the late civil‑rights leader Rev. Jesse Jackson, whose influence spanned decades of activism and politics. The ceremony drew former presidents, senators, local officials, artists, and ordinary citizens who remembered Jackson’s relentless fight for justice. F

politics

Family Facing Forced Return to Colombia Despite Safety Concerns

March 7, 2026

A mother from the Bay Area and her two young sons were taken to a U. S. immigration office in San Francisco, where they were quickly detained and later sent back to Colombia. The case involves a 5‑year‑old boy who needs special hearing devices and a 6‑year‑old child with significant deafness. Both c

health

Unexpected Itching: A New Side Effect of Popular Weight‑Loss Shots

March 7, 2026

People taking GLP‑1 drugs, like Ozempic or Wegovy, are reporting a new problem: constant itching that can ruin sleep and daily life. The itch appears all over the body, not just where the shot is given, and it can be severe enough that users feel they might scratch to the point of bleeding. Socia

health

Laser Pointers and Eye Health: A Real‑World Warning

March 6, 2026

People often think laser pointers are harmless, but a recent series of eye visits tells a different story. Over the course of one year, 32 patients walked into an eye clinic after being harmed by laser beams that were meant for presentations or fun. The doctors recorded how each eye looked, what tes

finance

California Pension Funds and the Crypto Connection

March 6, 2026

The two biggest public pension plans in California, CalPERS and CalSTRS, have found themselves tied to the world of digital money. They haven’t bought any Bitcoin directly; instead, they hold shares in companies that are closely linked to the crypto market. The biggest names on their balance sheets

politics

Christian Freedom Wins: A Maltese Man’s Testimony Clears Him

March 6, 2026

A 33‑year‑old man in Malta, Matthew Grech, once faced a jail sentence after he told his story on TV about leaving a homosexual life for Christianity. The case, which lasted three years, ended when a magistrate declared him innocent of any crime under the country’s 2016 law that bans “conversion” pra